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The Wanted have announced a string of US tour dates preceding their full UK arena tour in 2012.

The 'Glad You Came' singers will kick off a ten-date jaunt across America on 17th January with a performance in Orlando, Florida on a tour that also includes performances in New York City, Chicago, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Earlier this month The Wanted confirmed they were in the process of signing a management deal in the US and said they couldn't wait to try and break into the American market.

The Wanted are due back in the UK on 15th February to begin their arena tour in support of new album 'Battleground', starting with a show at Nottingham Arena after which they will perform across the country in cities including Brighton, Sheffield, Birmmingha, Belfast, Dublin and London.